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FYI, Pine Mountain was the first place on Earth to know that Apollo 13 had suffered an explosion in space. This is because it was under direct optical observation at the time of the explosion. Correct interpretation of the observation was possible (i.e. that it was a substantial explosion) because the observation was part of an ongoing Pine Mountain study of man-made aerosols in space. Regretfully the videotape of the Apollo 13 event has been lost do to improper handling (under contract) by Portland State University. Note: this is my recollection from first hand conversation with the principle investigator for this work. Some excerpts of available material appear here: http://c2.com/optic/ -- WardCunningham17:43, 30 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]